Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
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Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Due Jan 9
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF)
canada.ca
The CAPF provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts se...
Project Funding for organizations - Conseil des arts de Montréal
artsmontreal.org
This program supports the research, creation, production, and dissemination of art, as well as professional artistic act...
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
Programmes et subventions - Ville de Québec
ville.quebec.qc.ca
The City of Québec offers assistance and grant programs to artists and professional organizations to maintain the city's...
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — Not for profit
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding for artificial intelligence in British Columbia
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for tile drainage in Northern Ontario
Consulting Advisory Services
Metro Business Opportunities
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
CED — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — REGI - Not-for-profit
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Help for community media operations
Gouvernement du Québec, Culture et des Communications
Money to support community media in Quebec
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 21
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
The City of Ottawa offers various Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs including a Mural and Architectural Des...
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Feb 3
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Aug 18
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Due Jun 19
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLAB
Due Aug 29
Funding for agri-tech and cleantech in York, Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans for business growth in eastern Ontario
Water Efficient Technology (WET) program
regionofwaterloo.ca
The Water Efficient Technology (WET) program provides support and funding for companies in commercial, industrial and in...
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
Assistance for innovation of Northwestern Ontario
Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Due Feb 3
Funds to improve rural community facilities
City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program - Creation and Production Fund for Artists
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
Due May 27
This fund supports Ottawa-based artists in the creation and production of new artistic work or the completion of works i...
NRC — Laser processing and surface modification facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Jul 25
Laser processing and surface modification facility in London
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur Advantage
Due Apr 30
Support for food production and distribution in SW Ontario
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Due Feb 25
Grants to train apprentices
Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
Due Mar 31
Funds for innovation and commercialization projects
AgriInvest
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Mar 31
Payments to support dairy producers
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
Elevate Women+
Elevate
Due May 8
Assistance for women in technology
Waubetek — Indigenous Womens Entrepreneur Micro-Loan
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WESK — Expert Access
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream
Parkdale Centre for Innovation
Training for women and/or non-binary founders
Visa Grant Program (She's Next)
visa.ca
The Visa Grant Program, also known as She's Next, provides twenty $10,000 CAD grants and mentorship opportunities to wom...
WiHI Seed Program
Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
Due Oct 1
Support for early-stage, women-led health sciences companies
WeMB — Advice
WeMB
Due Oct 26
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Visa's She's Next Grant Program
chase.ca
Visa's She's Next Grant Program offers funding to Canadian women entrepreneurs and businesses. Like government sources, ...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Due Feb 23
Funding for business growth and innovation in Northern Ontario
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
bmoforwomen.com
The BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program provides funding to women-owned businesses across Canada. Ten Canadian small bus...
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
WESK — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Business assistance in Baffin, Nunavut
Micro Lending Program
UlnooweG Development Group
Small loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
Indigenous Business Development Services
Indigenous business help in Saskatchewan
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Economic Diversification Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous organizations in Ontario
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Subsidies for food and essentials in the North
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Private Sector)
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Tecumseh — Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Mar 6
Advice about business support and opportunities
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Community Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Communities with TACC business loans
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ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Jul 15
Subsidy to hire post-secondary students in digital economy
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Jul 22
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Perennia — Seafood Accelerator Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Due Jul 30
Get funding to assist your Nova Scotia-based seafood company
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jul 31
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Communities
canadacouncil.ca
This Canada Council for the Arts initiative supports Canadian professional artists, groups, and arts organizations whose...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream
funding.ryan.com
The Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream supports software conceptualization, prototyping, production, and marketing p...
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
EleV Program
mastercardfdn.org
The Mastercard Foundation EleV Program partners with Indigenous organizations, youth, and communities to transform educa...
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
ACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Jun 1
Funding for accelerated adoption of AI in the Atlantic
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BDC — Support for Canadian importers and exporters
Business Development Bank of Canada BDC
Get access to tools to help build your company’s resiliency
Toronto Enterprise Fund Catalyzing Grant
blog.canadastartups.org
This grant supports businesses that create inclusive employment for individuals facing barriers to entering and staying ...
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Creative Export Canada & International Touring Funds
fsidigital.ca
These grants cover up to 50% to 75% of the costs to execute an international music tour, translate a video game for a fo...
PacifiCan - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
canada.ca
PacifiCan's BSP program provides conditionally repayable contributions (potentially forgivable) for for-profit businesse...
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Licensed Child Care Centre Infrastructure Funding Program
Government of Nunavut, Department of Education
Funding for licensed child care in Nunavut
Amplified Voices Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia
Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television
CanExport SMEs
tradecommissioner.gc.ca
Due May 29
The CanExport SMEs program provides funding to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses seeking to expand into interna...
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
The City of Ottawa offers various Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs including a Mural and Architectural Des...
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jun 30
Funding for agriculture industry competitiveness and resiliency in Nova Scotia
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Southern Ontario — Productization and Commercialization
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Due Dec 20
Financing for artificial intelligence in southern Ontario
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Creative Content Development Fund
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Grants for screen-based creative content in Nunavut
MEDTEQ+ – Femtech
MEDTEQ+ Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Funding collaborative R&D projects on women’s health technologies
CED — Business Scale-up and Productivity — REGI for SMEs
Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Labour Force Training
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to train employees in New Brunswick
Contract Event Opportunities — Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance
Government contracts and opportunities in NWT
Extend the employment periods of your staff
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité sociale
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due May 31
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Tax credit for an on-the-job training period
Gouvernement du Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for Quebec businesses with trainees
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Investment Tax Credit in Yukon
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Due Aug 22
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Labour tax credit for film or video production in Canada
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Due Dec 1
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Export and cultural visibility support program
Gouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Financing for Quebec cultural exports
BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Tips to increase the efficiency of your sales and marketing
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Communities
canadacouncil.ca
This Canada Council for the Arts initiative supports Canadian professional artists, groups, and arts organizations whose...
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 1
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Theatrical exhibition program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 26
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Global Startups
Due Oct 1
Support for technology companies of newcomer entrepreneurs
AWS Imagine Grant (Canada - Nonprofits)
aws.amazon.com
Due Jun 5
The AWS Imagine Grant offers support to Canadian nonprofit organizations with active registered charity status, providin...
Music BC Artist Grant Program
musicbc.org
This grant supports British Columbia-based artists with funding for touring and showcasing opportunities in Canada and a...
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Dec 18
Money for artists building public outreach
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI
Get funding to face the implementation of tariffs by the USA
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Due May 31
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Quebecor Fund - Production Assistance
fondsquebecor.ca
The Quebecor Fund provides financial assistance for the production of French-language Canadian feature films with a dist...
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
International trade of agri-food products
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Dec 5
Agri-food international trade assistance
Global Market Development — IDM Fund
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Apr 28
Funding for global growth of Ontario digital media companies
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Government Grants in Canada: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Canada?
Canada offers thousands of government grants across federal, provincial and municipal programs — covering business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. This directory brings 1,400+ programs together so you can search them in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial government grants in Canada?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide, while each province and territory funds its own programs tied to local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth filtering by your region to see federal and provincial funding side by side.
Who can apply for government grants in Canada?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact eligibility criteria.
Do you have to repay government grants in Canada?
Most government grants are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or as a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
How do I find government grants I qualify for?
Start by filtering this directory by your region and category, then review each program's eligibility, funding amount and deadline. Focusing on programs that are currently open and match your organization type is the fastest way to build a shortlist worth applying to.
Government grants in Canada come from three levels: federal programs that run nationwide, provincial and territorial programs tied to where you operate, and regional or municipal grants aimed at local priorities. Most are non-repayable, but each sets its own eligibility rules around applicant type, sector, project stage and location — which is why the same organization can qualify for one program and be ineligible for the next.
The categories on this page narrow the field fast. Filter by region to surface provincial and federal funding available where you're based, or browse by theme — business financing, workforce training, clean energy, research and innovation, arts and culture, and more — to match grants to what you actually do. Deadlines and funding ranges are shown on every program so you can prioritise what's open and worth pursuing.
Whether you're a small business, nonprofit, Indigenous-owned enterprise or municipality, this catalogue brings federal and provincial grant programs together so you can search one place instead of dozens of government sites. Open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.